Rottalhutte SAC trail
A 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland.
- 1.4 mi
- one way
- 2,889 ft
- climb
- 8,955 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Rottalhutte SAC trail is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,270 ft and 8,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,890 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Stechelberg, about 1.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mälchstuel, Fellenbergflieli and Goldenhoren. Staldenbachfälle and Mattenbachfälle are within about 3 miles. For camping, Rütti and Breithorn are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rottalhutte SAC trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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